ITALIAN FOOD COMPANY
82779 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken stored over cut tomatoes and cooked octopus in drawers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar next to coffee machine is soiled
Men's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Personal items stored in bar handwashing sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christian
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87F water
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
At the down stairs storage area holding pizza boxes and refrigerated units, the Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Refrigeration holding cheese and deserts in downstairs area enclosed by a fence and exposed to environmental contamination Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed plumbing drain lines including p traps At the down stairs storage area holding pizza boxes and refrigerated units, the Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed eggplant-dated 11/24/24 mislabeled with wrong date Dated with the correct label.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in bar hand wash sink
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing container of utensils in bar Handwash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 46F Meatballs were in double pan in reach in cooler.Chef removed and relocated to inside the cooler for fast cool down
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface, can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in pizza prep area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses, stored on top of ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus, pork Thawing in standing water,
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.